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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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