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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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