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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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