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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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