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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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