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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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