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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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