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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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