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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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