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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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