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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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