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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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