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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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