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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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