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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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