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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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