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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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