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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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