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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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