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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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