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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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