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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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