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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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