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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses 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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