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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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