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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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