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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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