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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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