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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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