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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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