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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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