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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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