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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education