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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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