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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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