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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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