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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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