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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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