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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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