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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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