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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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