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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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