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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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