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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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