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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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