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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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