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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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