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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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