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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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