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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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