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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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