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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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