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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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