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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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