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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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