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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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