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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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