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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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