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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different 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 we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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