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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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