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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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