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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important 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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