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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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