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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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