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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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