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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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