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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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