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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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