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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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