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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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