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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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