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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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