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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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