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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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