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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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