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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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