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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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