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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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