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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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