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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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