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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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