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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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