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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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