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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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