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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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