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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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