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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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