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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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