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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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