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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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