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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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