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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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