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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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