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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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