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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. 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 MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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