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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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