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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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