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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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