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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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