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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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