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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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