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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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