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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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