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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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