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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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