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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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