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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes 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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