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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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