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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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