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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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