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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student 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 online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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