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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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