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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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