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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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