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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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