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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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