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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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