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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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