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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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