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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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