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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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