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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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