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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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