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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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