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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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