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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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