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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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