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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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