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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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