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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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