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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key 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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