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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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