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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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