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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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