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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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