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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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