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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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