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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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