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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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