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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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