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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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