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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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