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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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