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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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