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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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