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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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