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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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