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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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