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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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