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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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