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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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