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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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