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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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