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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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