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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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