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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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