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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses 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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