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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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