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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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