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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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