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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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