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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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