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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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