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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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