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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates 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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