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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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