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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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