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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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