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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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