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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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