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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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