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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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