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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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