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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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