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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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