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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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