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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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