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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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