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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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