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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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