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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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