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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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