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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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