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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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