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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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