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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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