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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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