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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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