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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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