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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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