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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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