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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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