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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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