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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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