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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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