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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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