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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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