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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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