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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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