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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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