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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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