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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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