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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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