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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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