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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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