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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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