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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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