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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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