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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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