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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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