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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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