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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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