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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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