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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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