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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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