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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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