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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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