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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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