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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive 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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