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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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