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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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