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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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