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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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