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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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