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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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