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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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