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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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