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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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