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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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