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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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