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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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