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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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