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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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