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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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