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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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