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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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