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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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