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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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