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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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