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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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