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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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