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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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