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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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