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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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