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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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