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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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