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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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