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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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