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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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