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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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