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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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