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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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