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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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