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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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