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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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