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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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