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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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