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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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