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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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