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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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