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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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