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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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