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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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