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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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