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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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