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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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