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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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