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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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