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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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