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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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