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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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