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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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