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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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