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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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