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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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