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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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