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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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