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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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