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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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