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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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