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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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