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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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