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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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