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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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