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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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