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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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