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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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