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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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