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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations 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 institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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