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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key 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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