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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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