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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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