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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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