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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models 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 get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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