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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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