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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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