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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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