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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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