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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors 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 optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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