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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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