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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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