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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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