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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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