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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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