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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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