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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student 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 elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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