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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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