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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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