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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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