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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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