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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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