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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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