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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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