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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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