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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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