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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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