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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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