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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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