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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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