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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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