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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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