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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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