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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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