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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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