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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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