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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)