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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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