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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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