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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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