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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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