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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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