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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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