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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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