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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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