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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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