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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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