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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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