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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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