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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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