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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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