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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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