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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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