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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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