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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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