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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education