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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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