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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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