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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student 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 necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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