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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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