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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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