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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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