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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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