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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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