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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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