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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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