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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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