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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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