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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student 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 elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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