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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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