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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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