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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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