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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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