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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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