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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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