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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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