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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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