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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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