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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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