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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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