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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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