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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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