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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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