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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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