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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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