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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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