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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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