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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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