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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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