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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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