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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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