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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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