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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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