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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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