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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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