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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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