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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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