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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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