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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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