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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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