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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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