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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What 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 optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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