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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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