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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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