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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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