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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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