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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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