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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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