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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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