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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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