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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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