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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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