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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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