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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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