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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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