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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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