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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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