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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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