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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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