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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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