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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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 prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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