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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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