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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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