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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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