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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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