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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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