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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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