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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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