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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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