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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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