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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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