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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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