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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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