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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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