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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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