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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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