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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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