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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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