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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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