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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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