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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring 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 addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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