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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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