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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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