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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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