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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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