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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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