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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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