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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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