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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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