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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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