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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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