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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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