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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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