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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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