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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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