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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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