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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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