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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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