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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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