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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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