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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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