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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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