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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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