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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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