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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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