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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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