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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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