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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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