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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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