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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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