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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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