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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies 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 deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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