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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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