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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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