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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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