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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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