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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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