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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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