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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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