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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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