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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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