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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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