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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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