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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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