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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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