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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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