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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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