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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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