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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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