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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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