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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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