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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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