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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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