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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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