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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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