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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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