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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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