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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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