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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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