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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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