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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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