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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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