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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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