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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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