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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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