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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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