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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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