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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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