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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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