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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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