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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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