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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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