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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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