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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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