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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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