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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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