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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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