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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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