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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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