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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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