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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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