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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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