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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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